Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen by Lopez family's

Chapter 119

After returning from the fireworks event, Eileen felt that Egbert didn’t seem as angry anymore. She decided to seize the opportunity. She asked him, “Do you feel like nurturing some feelings tonight? How about watching a romantic movie together?”

Egbert unlocked the door with his keys, walked in, and quietly replied, “No need, better get some rest.”

He closed the door behind him..

The next day when Eileen arrived at the set, Galen called her over. Galen, smoking a cigarette, said, “The actress playing Hertha is coming this afternoon due to scheduling issues. We need to shoot her scenes first, so we’ve adjusted the shooting schedule. Everyone will be focusing on Hertha’s scenes for now.”

Eileen blinked. “So, does this mean Joyce’s scenes will be postponed?”

Galen nodded. “Exactly. It’ll give you and Egbert more time to adjust.”

Eileen turned to look in the direction of Egbert, who was reading the script.

“Does Mr. Reed know about this?” Eileen asked.

Galen replied, “Yes, he’s aware.”

Eileen nodded. “Alright.”

The new character, Hertha, was played by a secondary actress named Salome. Originally, for the role of Hertha, they could have cast a top-tier actress. But because Joyce’s role had been elevated, Galen contacted several actresses who had auditioned previously. However, when they found out they would be paired with a newcomer, they all declined. In the end, Galen had to pull some strings to bring Salome on board.

Salome, however, only had a two-month window and was set to join another production soon. So, Galen decided to shoot her scenes first.

In the following days, Eileen had very few scenes, almost none at all. Yet, she still went to the set every day because Galen wanted her to stay in touch with Egbert to continue building their relationship.

scenes were mostly indoors, Hertha’s scenes were mostly outdoors. Setting up the scenes, arranging the props, and renting locations – were both physical and time-consuming. After almost every scene, they had to move to a different place.

engrossed in the script. Eileen sometimes attempted to strike up a conversation with Egbert, only to be interrupted by Salome. In the end, Eileen had to sit quietly on the sidelines.

script, avoided Flossie, or helped distribute meals to the crew.

the day. Salome cheerfully suggested, “We’ve been together for so long, and I haven’t treated everyone to a meal yet. How

this and immediately looked over. Salome spotted her and waved to her enthusiastically, “Eileen, join

“Sure.” Eileen smiled.

The hotel’s third floor had a karaoke

Salome poured drinks for everyone herself. When she poured a drink into Egbert’s glass, she raised her own glass and said, “Mr. Reed, I must toast to you

he reached for a glass of juice

should all have a

and said, “We should all have

and requesting drinks.

of juice

that’s no fun at all.” Salome

front of Egbert, and downed it

private room fell into a brief silence.

and looked at Egbert, winking at him. He put down his juice, still not saying anything.

Egbert wasn’t eating anymore, she leaned in

replied, “That would

she said, tugging

for a moment but eventually stood up and left with her.

the others know that they were leaving

a good friend, drinking

a bit disheartened and asked, “Egbert, what’s been

So, Egbert looked over and saw three cars parked on the other side of the street,